Delight (Joy) Can't Wait

In Isaiah 35:1-10, creation sings with abundant joy, blooming open like a crocus. What does it look like to delight in God’s goodness? How do we respond to God’s work in the world with joy? How can we be singers of joy? This passage in Isaiah paints a vision of hope to those held captive in exile. This particular image of the desert blooming is not only hopeful, but also abundant and joyful. How does joy sustain those who are broken and trapped in fear?